WHITE BEAN SAUSAGE SOUP

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This is such a delicious and flavorful soup. It is sure to warm up any winter night and is so smooth.-Linda Miranda, Wakefield, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Cayenne pepper
1 Italian turkey sausage link, casing removed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons sherry, optional
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Spoon cheese into 6 mounds 3 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread into 1-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with a dash of cayenne. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool. , In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute garlic for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the beans, broth, cream, sherry if desired, parsley, salt, thyme and a dash of cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; cover and process on high until almost blended. Pour into soup bowls; sprinkle with sausage mixture and Parmesan crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 23g protein.